East Asian Ceramics

An impressive and large ceramic vessel titled "Meditation-Staying VI" by South Korean artist Sung-Jae Choi (b. 1962) circa 1994. The square form vase was heavily potted with a substantial weight that matches its form. It was created in the tradition of Buncheong ware. The surface is covered in a white slip glaze onto which the artist painted a spontaneous aqua scenery with his fingers. With just a few quick strokes, one can easily see ducks floating on the pond with willows swaying and reeds rustling in the wind. Rooted in strong ceramic tradition of Buncheong ware of 14-16th century, Choi revitalized the technique to reach for a modernity that is both refined and rustic, while still retaining a strong sense of poetry and humbleness. The piece is singed on the base as shown. Reference: for a similar piece see accession no. FE.57-2008 in the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum. Also 2005.90 in the Art Institute of Chicago. About the artist: Choi received is BFA and MFA from Hongik Art University in Seoul, Korea in Ceramic Art. He is currently a professor in the Department of Traditional Art and Craft at Korea National University of Cultural Heritage. Choi works in the Buncheong Korean ceramics tradition, showing internationally throughout Korea, Japan, Italy, France, Taiwan, Ireland, and the United States. He has traveled throughout the world via teaching, workshop, and residency positions such as Visiting Professor of Jingdezhen Ceramic University (Jingdezhen, China) in 2015 and Guest Professor of Alfred University (Alfred, NY) in 2006. Artist's statement: The expression of my Buncheong ceramics...

Ceramic horse sculpture in the style of Tang Dynasty Pottery. Late 20th century Chinese ceramic horse sculpture. Black crackle glaze over pottery. Ver...

Ceramic horse sculpture in the style of tang dynasty pottery. Late 20th century Chinese ceramic horse sculpture. Off white crackle glaze over pottery. V...

A set of five Japanese ceramic bowls by Tatsuzo Shimaoka (?? ??; 1919-2007), an important member in Japanese Mingei Folk Art movement. The collection c...

Lovely bulbous pot with blue and white foliage brushwork decoration, There is a small blemish on the shoulder of the pot. It is caused by Kiln ash falling on the pot during the f...

Lovely large white Shussai Pottery pitcher, produced in the 1990s. Shussai pottery was established in 1947 by five young locals who were influenced by William Morris’s Art & Craf...

Pair of Japanese Kutani gilded porcelain scroll weights (fuchin), extremely intricately hand painted in gold on a beautiful hexagonal shaped body in blue purple. Each piece bears the...

Pair of Japanese contemporary gilded porcelain scroll weights (fuchin), hand painted in blue, green and red on a beautiful porcelain body in white. Each piece bears the mark of Kutani on the reverse side. A “fuchin” or scroll weight is a pair of tasseled weights made of porcelain or stone that is hung on the scroll's bottom end roller to straighten the scroll and steady it in the breeze. Fuchins can be used as curtain tie-backs and also to decorate the knobs, keys and locks of armoires and cabinets...

Pair of Japanese contemporary signed porcelain scroll weights (fuchin), hand painted in blue on a beautiful ceramic body in white. Each piece bears the artisan's signature and mark of Kutani on the reverse side. A “fuchin” or scroll weight is a pair of tasselled weights made of porcelain or stone that is hung on the scroll's bottom end roller to straighten the scroll and steady it in the breeze. Fuchins can be used as curtain tie-backs and also to decorate the knobs, keys and locks of armoires and...

Lovely made in China vase.

Pair of Japanese porcelain scroll weights (fuchin), intricately hand painted on a beautiful egg-shaped body in green, from the Kutani region of Japan. E...

Pair of porcelain scroll weights (fuchin), intricately hand painted on a beautiful hexagonal shaped body in red, blue and green, from the Kutani region of Japan. Each piece bears the mark of Kutani on the bottom. Traditional Japanese rooms are often decorated with scrolls. A “fuchin” or scroll weight is a pair of tasseled weights made of porcelain or stone that is hung on the scroll's bottom end roller to straighten the scroll and steady it in the breeze. Fuchin also accentuates the beauty of the scroll. Fuchin also accentuates the beauty of the scroll. Fuchins are used as curtain tie-backs and look stunning hanging on the knobs, keys and locks of armoires and cabinets...